SchoolScoresSt Alban's Catholic Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Roman Catholic
Part of OUR LADY OF WALSINGHAM CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Lensfield Road, Cambridge, CB2 1EN
01223 712148 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 7 May 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
122 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Cambridge comparisons use the 41 of its 78 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 37 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Cambridge | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 4th highest of 41 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cambridge. Higher than 70% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 7th highest of 41 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cambridge. Higher than 68% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 5th highest of 41 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cambridge. Higher than 83% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 88% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 30 parents whose child had been bullied 3rd highest of 37 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cambridge. Higher than 85% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 70% | 54% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 84 parents who had raised a concern Joint 3rd highest of 39 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cambridge. Higher than 82% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 82% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 7th highest of 41 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cambridge. Higher than 77% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97%said yes | 91% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 58%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Cambridge figures pool parents at the Cambridge schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
30 pupils in this year group.
83% — 24 points above the Cambridgeshire average, and 21 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Cambridgeshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 83% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 20% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 90% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 87% | 68% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 93% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 109 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 109 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Cambridgeshire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 29 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 41 |
| Of those, offered a place | 28 (68%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 74 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.3 · 2025: 1.7 · 2026: 1.4
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Roman Catholic school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Cambridgeshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 78th highest of 78 state primary schools in Cambridge. Higher than 4% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.7% | 22.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 74th highest of 78 state primary schools in Cambridge. Higher than 9% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.9% | 3.8%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 69th highest of 78 state primary schools in Cambridge. Higher than 17% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.5% | 14.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 1st highest of 78 state primary schools in Cambridge. Higher than 94% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 63.5% | 18.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 2nd lowest of 78 state primary schools in Cambridge. Lower than 98% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.0% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 1st lowest of 78 state primary schools in Cambridge. Lower than 99% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 1.1% | 11.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 78 state primary schools in Cambridge. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 4.5 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 78 state primary schools in Cambridge. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 19th highest of 78 state primary schools in Cambridge. Higher than 61% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.5 | 20.5 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 1st highest of 78 state primary schools in Cambridge. Higher than 98% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 16.2 | 10.1 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 29th highest of 75 state primary schools in Cambridge. Higher than 68% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 18.2% | 15.9%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- St Pauls CofE VA Primary School 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 expected, 1 needs attention · 38% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Matthew's Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), confirmed 2025 · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
- Newnham Croft Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024 · 81% met expected standard (KS2)
- Park Street CofE Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- Morley Memorial Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2024 · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ridgefield Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Philip's CofE Aided Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 expected, 3 needs attention · 26% met expected standard (KS2)
- Milton Road Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- Fawcett Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 expected, 1 needs attention · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Luke's CofE Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2023) · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Alban's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 7 May 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did St Alban's Catholic Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 83% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 21 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St Alban's Catholic Primary School?
97% of the 122 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend St Alban's Catholic Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St Alban's Catholic Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 41 families put St Alban's Catholic Primary School as their first choice for 29 places: about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. 28 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 150571.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.